Jon

No, those are all sabot slugs intended for rifled barrels. I have never shot slugs through a smoothbore barrel so I can't render an opinion for that purpose.

Up to now, 90% of my purchases have been impulse buys. I have done a complete 180 now and have a solid plan for what I want to purchase and will be planning and saving for each of my next purchases.

I usually use Lightfield 2 3/4" 1oz sabots, or Winchester Supreme Gold 2 3/4" 1oz sabots. The new Winchester XP3 slugs look pretty sweet too... I may switch to them this year. 2000fps makes my pants tight. EDIT: I was incorrect on the Winchester slugs that I use, it is in fact the Supreme Gold, not Super X.

I have a friend who is a very talented computer graphic artist. I will get him on this asap.

They rarely speak English, their phone system sucks so the call quality is always terrible, they never confirm the proper police/fire department when they install the alarm, higher than average false alarms, takes forever to get them back on the phone after they dispatch an alarm, and probably more that I can't think of right now.

I, too, wouldn't use a rifled slug for HD. I have personally sent a 2 3/4" shell with a 1oz rifled hollowpoint slug completely through a deer(broke both hips, forgot to lead it, was running full speed) at a range of 115-120yards. If it has that sort of penetration at over 100yards, imagine what it'll do at 5 yards...

Looking to pick up a parts kit for my first AR build, and have a few questions regarding parts kits for the lower. I have a couple things that I know I want, but haven't found any way to buy JUST what I want(since most kits come with a trigger and handle). I know I want the Magpul enhanced polymer trigger guard(or something similar), a 2-stage trigger, and the "Magpul MIAD Full kit" handle(or something similar with interchangeable front/rear panels and storage inside the handle). Is there any way to order a parts kit with just these parts? Or do I have to buy a basic parts kit and then the parts that I want and wind up with extra stuff?

FYI - you only need a handgun permit to transfer the gun into your name. You should be able to shoot it at the range all you want providing you leave the gun there.

For the love of God don't use ADT. I deal with these idiots on a daily basis and wouldn't install an ADT alarm on my bicycle.

Mother of God that thing's gorgeous!!!!!!!

I must say I disagree. A lot of the discussion about what the club was doing was rather dry, and Chet's presentation was fantastic. No offense to the legislative chair, but do a shot of coffee grounds or something before speaking!

Awwwwwww, that's so sweet!!!

Words to live by. ETA: The choices make me want to buy another 800 rounds to move into the next category LOL

Damn guys, way to piss in his cheerios.

Glenn you need to join me and my mother at SCFGPA one of these days. On a good day she can shoot 4-5" groups with any of her target guns.

Sweet first gun!!

I'll volunteer for NJ ZED Communication and/or Survival Training.

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Sounds good to me! Weight savings > Morals and treating wimminz with respect

My plan is to make my "bug out bag" suitable enough to get home, or to my safe house in South Jersey. Sometimes going home just isn't an option.

You may be thinking of the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge book. That, too is a great resource. The benefit of the Handbook, though, is the emphasis on everything you could need, including knots, lashings, first aid, orienteering, etc.

I love all the pasta meals that are offered by Mountain House. Never read the SAS Survival Guide... I should get a copy of it. Be sure to get a topo map of where you live so that you can learn how to read it. Also be sure to learn how to orient your compass to the map or your map to the compass.

Just some comments on your post Bryan, though I haven't put mine together yet. I do have a good deal of outdoor experience though. Alcohol swabs should be mandatory. Infections = death during the Zombacolypse. Stick with gold/silver coins. If the government collapses during the Zombacolypse, today's currency won't be worth chit. I never like the idea of canned food because they are very very heavy. In addition to MREs you can find freeze dried meals designed for backpackers at most sporting goods stores. They are light and take up very little space due to the packaging, and are farging DELICIOUS! In addition to the compass, be sure you know how to use it, and how to orient it against true north on a map. I would also include topo maps of the area you live and/or where your safehouse is. At a bare minimum, know the deviation in magnetic vs true north for your area. Instead of a set of binoculars, get yourself a monocular. Weight is your enemy. Also consider one with NV capabilities, if the budget allows. Along the same lines as water, get yourself water purification tablets. If you get sick from the water, chances are good you're zombie food. Finally, every BOB should have a copy of the Boy Scout Handbook. Everything you need to know in a survival situation is in that book.

Still patiently waiting for Shane's input...